打(う)ち切(き)り

うちきり
noun
cancellation; discontinuation; termination; ending (of a series)
1. cancellation; discontinuation; termination
bringing something to an end before its natural conclusion, often prematurely; commonly used for TV shows, manga series, and projects being cancelled
ドラマが低視聴率(ていしちょうりつ)で打(う)ち切(き)りになった。
The drama was cancelled due to low ratings.
連載(れんさい)の打(う)ち切(き)りが決(き)まった。
The serialization was decided to be discontinued.
資金不足(しきんぶそく)で事業(じぎょう)が打(う)ち切(き)りになる。
The project will be terminated due to lack of funds.

FORMATION:
打(う)つ (to strike) + 切(き)る (to cut) → to cut off, discontinue

COMMON CONTEXTS:

  • 番組(ばんぐみ)の打(う)ち切(き)り (TV program cancellation)
  • 連載(れんさい)の打(う)ち切(き)り (manga/novel serialization cancellation)
  • 事業(じぎょう)の打(う)ち切(き)り (project termination)
  • 補助(ほじょ)の打(う)ち切(き)り (subsidy cutoff)
  • 支援(しえん)の打(う)ち切(き)り (support termination)

MANGA/ANIME USAGE:
In manga, 打(う)ち切(き)り refers to a series being cancelled before its intended ending, often resulting in a rushed conclusion.

VERB FORM:

  • 打(う)ち切(き)る (to cancel, discontinue)
  • 打(う)ち切(き)りになる (to be cancelled)

RELATED:

  • 中止(ちゅうし) (suspension, calling off)
  • 終了(しゅうりょう) (ending, conclusion)
  • 廃止(はいし) (abolition)
  • 完結(かんけつ) (completion - natural ending)
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Added 2026.1.25 20:46
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